Patents by Inventor William S. Allen

William S. Allen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11966939
    Abstract: A computer device and method for processing risk related data to determine one or more insurance products for appliances and other systems located in or on an insured property. Informatic data is received from one or more informatic sensor devices relating to one or more appliances located in or on an insured property. Analysis is performed on the received informatic data to determine one or more insurance products to be recommended for at least one appliance located in or on the insured property. Notification is provided regarding determination of the one or more insurance products for the at least one appliance located in or on the insured property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Ramsey Devereaux, Michael J. Allen, Spencer Read, David S. Franck, William M. Chandler, Daniela M. Wheeler, Kathleen L. Swain
  • Publication number: 20240103707
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system applies a time of day setting to a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the time of day setting is updated based on an event. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content in an expanded display mode. In some embodiments, computer systems join a communication session while maintaining display of respective environments. In some embodiments, a computer system moves a portal based on user movement. In some embodiments, computer systems share a virtual environment. Computer systems can display media with simulated lighting. Computer systems can share an environment. In some embodiments, a computer system selects a position relative to content. A computer system can present representations of communication session participants based on content. A computer system can present user interfaces to control visual appearances of an environment including media. Computer systems can change an appearance of an environment based on environmental modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas W. HENDERSON, James M. DESSERO, Matan SAUBER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jeffrey S. ALLEN, Michael A. DUNKLEY, Michael J. ROCKWELL, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Hugh A. SIDER, Magnus DANIELSSON
  • Patent number: 4211286
    Abstract: A reversible multi-disc plow has its main frame, to which the plow beam is pivoted, connected in front by a vertical pivot to a mounting frame which made for connection to the three point lifting system of a tractor. The pivotal movement of the main frame relative to the mounting frame is resisted by a spring loaded pivot box. If, during plowing, a disc strikes an obstacle, the plow main frame will pivot against the spring-loading to reduce stress on the plow and its parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Inventor: William S. Allen